La Sierra Hills is a neighborhood of 9,084 people in Riverside. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 29%. Median home value sits at $603,030. Median rent is $2,315 a month. There are 2,640 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up La Sierra Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,084
Population density
2,640 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.44 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,741
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,559
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$603,030
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,315
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.33 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(2,471)
Black6.3%(572)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(4,970)
Asian8.5%(769)
Other3.3%(302)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(2,471)
Black6.3%(572)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(4,970)
Asian8.5%(769)
Other3.3%(302)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California?
La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California has about 9,084 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California?
The typical household in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California earns about $107,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California expensive?
In La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $603,030, and the typical rent is about $2,315 a month.
How educated are people in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California?
About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California?
About 6.7% of people in La Sierra Hills, Riverside, California live below the federal poverty line.
